ROBERT JAMES MELVIN 9036 West Colorado Place • Lakewood, Colorado 80232 • (303) 969-0275
	QUALIFICATIONS
		Informational Retrieval, Data Analysis and Presentational Skills			• Manage and conduct investigations • Locate, research and compile information • Gather data by observation and analysis • Solve problems, and determine and assess patterns within data • Decide, evaluate, appraise and make recommendations • Write reports and prepare graphics detailing results of investigations
		Interpersonal and Managerial Skills			• Plan and organize projects, develop budgets, prepare and maintain schedules • Maintain liaison and inform client on progress of investigations • Manage teams of professionals and subcontractors • Instruct and explain procedures and protocols to staff • Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors
	EDUCATION
	1985-1987			University of Colorado at Denver, continuing education, Course work in basin analysis, hydrogeology and chemistry
	9/74-8/78			University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Bachelor of Science in Geology
	EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
	11/02 - Present			Pacific Western Technologies, Ltd., 605 Parfet Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, (303) 724-5400
		Provide environmental technical support to the General Services Administration (GSA). Prepare scopes of work and task orders associated with environmental investigations, remediation studies, remediation design and remediation projects. Develop and implement plans to monitor and assure compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations. Prepare reports for and interface with State and Federal agencies regarding environmental issues and regulatory compliance.
			• Prepare work plans, schedules and budgets • Manage field teams and subcontractors • Locate, review and analyze data • Make observations and write reports			• Conduct investigations • Create databases and spread sheets • Create computer graphics
	3/02 - 11/02			Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 725, San Diego, CA 92103, (619) 702-1700
	4/99 - 02/02			Pacific Western Technologies, Ltd., 605 Parfet Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, (303) 724-5400
		USGS Yucca Mountain Technical Support Contract: Identify and review documentation maintained in databases and in other electronic media used in the support of acquired and developed data for the USGS Yucca Mountain Project. Determine the completeness, accuracy, and defensibility of documentation that supports project data and quality assurance.
			• Search databases for information			• Summarize and present findings
	12/94 - 3/99			CONTRACTING-CONSULTING, Temporary Jobs and Assignments have included:
		Boateng & Associates, Inc.: Collect soil samples to assess naturally occurring beryllium concentrations. CDI Corp./INDECO: Log soil borings of glaciated and fluvial sediments at river crossings for gas line. Kenneth C. Ko & Associates, Inc.: Conduct geotechnical (soil) and geomechanical (rock) testing. Conduct structural geologic survey of underground mine. Predict slope behavior from rock mechanic results and finite element analysis. Conduct geophysical magnetometer survey to locate gold placer deposit. Miller Venture: Conduct environmental assessment of inactive underground tungsten mining site. Collect surface soil and surface water samples for environmental investigation. Steigers Corporation: Assist in preparing Mine Plan and permit applications to operate experimental mine. Supply graphic support and prepare aerial photographs for a proposed electric power line. Tierra Environmental/Harding Lawson: Log borings and supervise well construction at landfill.
			• Conduct investigations • Locate and research information • Collect and describe samples • Review and assess data			• Create databases and spreadsheets • Create computer graphics • Assess and report on observations • Analyze data and write reports
	7/87 - 12/94			ICF Kaiser Engineers, 165 South Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228, (303) 980-2000; main office: 9300 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 934-3600
		Plan, organize and conduct environmental investigations. Manage and conduct RI/FS field operations. Prepare Field Sampling Plans, Work Plans and Health & Safety Plans. Conduct and analyze hydrogeologic tests. Determine extent of groundwater contamination. Design and supervise installation of monitoring wells. Conduct geophysical and soil gas surveys. Collect environmental samples. Report findings.
			• Prepare work plans, schedules and budgets • Manage field teams and subcontractors • Locate, review and analyze data • Collect and describe samples			• Assist and conduct investigations • Create databases and spread sheets • Create computer graphics • Make observations and write reports
	9/84 - 6/87			RJM Consulting (Contracting/Consulting Geologist) Assignments/contracts have included:
		Kenneth C. Ko & Associates, Inc.: Assess and map properties for mineral resources and mining potential. Conduct geotechnical investigation of backfill material surrounding sewer lines at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Analyze stress and load bearing on underground mine pillars. Prepare hydrologic and geologic reports for mine permits. Conduct geotechnical (soil) and geomechanical (rock) lab testing. Resource Engineering Inc.: Conduct areal slope stability study and aerial photographic lineament study.
			• Conduct investigations • Locate and research information • Analyze and describe samples			• Create diagrams and tables for reports • Assess and report on observations • Analyze data and write reports
	7/83 - 8/84			Evergreen Resources Inc./Aspen Mining, 1500 E. Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 739-9998
		Supervise drilling and surveying. Log trenches and borings. Install piezometers. Determine placement of cyanide leachate pad. Research geochemistry of depositional environments.
			• Manage field teams and operations • Assist and conduct investigations			• Collect, analyze and describe samples • Create maps and diagrams of the data
	8/81 - 5/83			Kenneth C. Ko & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 9129, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 880-7751
		Conduct geologic investigations pertaining to the mining industry. Analyze slope stability. Conduct finite element analyses. Evaluate subsidence potential. Analyze rock and soils mechanics. Analyze stress and load bearing on mine pillars (coal, trona, oil shale). Conduct geotechnical testing.
			• Assist and conduct investigations • Locate and research information • Collect, analyze and describe samples			• Create diagrams and tables for reports • Assess and report on observations • Analyze data and write reports
	8/80 - 9/81			Native American Natural Resources Development Federation, 3706 South Acoma Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (303) 761-2141
		Map and sample volcanic ash deposits for Native Americans. Determine legal ownership of mineral rights. Assess mining feasibility. Present findings in a final report.
			• Conduct investigation • Locate and research information • Collect, analyze and describe samples			• Create diagrams and tables for report • Assess and report on observations • Analyze data and write report
	11/79 - 5/80			U.S. Geological Survey - Branch of Uranium and Thorium Studies, 1711 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, (303) 236-1563
		Correlate and interpret geochemical and aerial geophysical data. Research trace element content in extrusive volcanic rocks. Analyze space imaging to locate volcanic diatreme complexes. Research uranium content in acidic volcanic rocks.
			• Assist in investigations • Locate and research information			• Create diagrams and tables for reports • Analyze data for reports
	4/79 - 11/79			Polytec Enterprises Inc., 8505 E. Orchard, Englewood, CO 80111
		Log borings. Analyze geotechnical properties of soils in laboratory. Install piezometers. Inspect road beds and foundations.
			• Collect, analyze and describe samples • Analyze data for reports			• Prepare samples for analysis • Inspect

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